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Kidney Diseases |
Sharp stabbing pain in kidney area08/23/2010 |
I have a stabbing pain near my kidney area and I have no idea what it is. I`m 15 years old and this pain is so severe it makes me want to cry. What could be causing all of this?
There are a number of causes for pain in abdomen - these include gas pains, pain from the ovaries (if you are a girl), and appendicitis. The diagnosis is made by having the patient describe the pain and examining the patient while he/she is having pain. It would be best for you to tell your parents immediately, and have them take you to a doctor. Be prepared to describe to the doctor:
- When did the pain first begin?
- How long does it last, and how frequently does it happen?
- What seems to make it better or worse?
- What is the pain like, and where exactly is it located?
Once the doctor listens to your story and examines you, they can order appropriate tests. Good luck to you!
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Mildred Lam, MD Associate Professor of Medicine School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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